SB 08 - Demystifying Periodontal Conditions in Children: A Clinical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Friday, May 24, 2024

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Location: MTCC, South Building - Room 602

CE: 1 CE Hours

Speaker(s)

Priyanshi Ritwik, DDS, MS

Professor
University of Texas — Houston, Houston, TX
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston School of Dentistry

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Penelopi Xenoudi, DDS, MS (she/her/hers)

Associate Dean of Admissions, Student Affairs and DEI.
California Northstate University, College of Dental Medicine
California Northstate University, College of Dental Medicine

Gingival conditions in children may be the result of inflammatory processes or the manifestation of systemic conditions. This interactive session will utilize case-based learning to discuss the diagnostic process, etiopathogenesis and treatment of common pediatric gingival pathologies. The interdisciplinary approach will be presented by a periodontist and a pediatric dentist.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize and evaluate the common gingival conditions in children
Outline different treatment options for common gingival conditions
Identify and treat gingival and periodontal conditions in patients undergoing orthodontic therapy